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NATO begins exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15

TRJE15 thumbnailThe largest and most ambitious NATO exercise in over a decade, TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15, kicked off at Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Saturday, 3 October.

JWC celebrates 25 years of German Reunification

QX0A7713 websiteIn order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of German reunification, the German Senior National Representative, Colonel Peter M. Baierl and the German contingent based in Stavanger, Norway, hosted a festive reception on 3 October for all JWC staff, represented by 16 Nations, and their families.

A Three Swords News "Spotlight" Special Report

Interview SACT sep17 thumbnailThis special edition of TSN News includes an exclusive interview with the former Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, French Air Force General Jean-Paul Paloméros, which was conducted on 17 September.

New Leader of NATO's Transformation

20150930 150930a 018 thumbFrench Air Force General, Denis Mercier was appointed Supreme Allied Commander Transformation during a change of command ceremony held on 30 September at the Half Moone Terminal in Norfolk, Virginia (USA).

JWC begins EXCON training for TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15

TREJE15 EXCONtraining FotoJWCPAO thumbnailAn intensive training programme awaits TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 (TRJE 15) Exercise Control (EXCON) participants from 28 September to 2 October, prior to the two-week execution phase of the Command Post Exercise (CPX) which will take place at the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway.

“From Wales to Warsaw, NATO’s responsiveness and readiness can be observed to increase by the day,” Major General Reinhard Wolski

SACT FotoJWCPAO 7467 thumbNATO’s exercise planners, training providers and Education and Training (E&T) specialists met 15-18 September at the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway, in order to engage in extensive deliberations on how best to optimize NATO’s training requirements for current and future exercises scheduled for the next three to five calendar years.

CWIX 15 Test Hard, Be Ready

ARRCTRJR6 thumbThe collaboration through CWIX allows NATO and Nations to better address technical interoperability issues well in advance of an operational deployment, thereby, reducing the risk of impact on operations, resource requirements and system failure in theatre.

Preparations underway for TRIDENT JET 16

TRJET1The Main Events List/Main Incidents List (MEL/MIL) Incident Development Workshop for exercise TRIDENT JET 16 (TRJET 16) took place between 7 and 11 September at NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway.

Commander Joint Warfare Centre on the loss of Air Marshal (Ret.) Peter Walker

Air Marshal Walker 1On behalf of NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre, I convey my deepest condolences to the family of Royal Air Force Air Marshal (Ret.) Peter Walker CB CBE FRAeS, who served as Director Joint Warfare Centre from February 2005 to July 2007.

Getting newcomers on board

ALLhands fotoJWCPAO6529 thumbA two-week “Newcomers Training” started at Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Tuesday, 18 August to welcome 45 new staff members and their families to Stavanger. The training aims to get newcomers up to speed as quickly as possible on JWC’s mission, organization and activities and to make it easier for them to integrate into the larger JWC community.

2015 JWC Welcome BBQ and Information Day

BBQ3 thumbJWC's "2015 Welcome BBQ and Information Day" was held at Jåttå on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The aim of this annual event is threefold: 1) to allow us to meet newcomers to our community; 2) to allow us to "catch up" with each other after the summer leave period; and 3) to allow us the chance to obtain information on the numerous activities and services available to us in the local area.

JWC to test optimized organization

flagsjwcnato websiteThe trial structure, endorsed by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) in 2013 and approved by NATO’s Military Committee in 2015, is focused on the realignment and revitalization of Joint Warfare Centre’s (JWC) output and support functions.

TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 CPX and the Canadian Connection

TRJE15 WOLSKI 2 Over the past twelve months, NATO's Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) and the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) J7 planners have been breaking new ground in the design and planning of an exceptional training event, which will allow the application of the Connected Forces Initiative (CFI) in a manner unprecedented in scope and size for Canada and NATO, alike.

An update on JWC's One Team Programme

culture15 1On Tuesday 2 June, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Andrews and Mr Paul Sewell led a one-day workshop providing a grounding of the JWC’s "One Team" organisational culture programme to a small group of senior leaders and staff.

JWC conducts Civil Environment Workshop for TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15

MEETING 4 thumbnailBetween 26 and 28 May, JWC hosted the Civil Environment Workshop for exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 (TRJE 15) with the concept of Comprehensive Approach taking centre stage in the discussions.

Exercise TRIDENT JET 16 Crisis Response Planning

TRJET16 1 thumbAs part of the Crisis Response Planning (CRP) for exercise TRIDENT JET 16 (TRJET 16), a 23-pax Operational Liaison and Reconnaissance Team (OLRT) deployed to Stavanger between 17 and 25 May under the command of Turkish Air Force Brigadier General Mehmet Yalinalp, Headquarters Allied Air Command (HQ AIRCOM), Deputy Chief of Staff Plans.

Head of Norwegian Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence visits JWC

QX0A5536 websmalthumbMs. Anniken Huitfeldt, the Head of Norwegian Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, visited NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Tuesday, 2 June 2015.

SHAPE Military Partnership Directorate (MPD) Representatives visit JWC

VisitShapeMPDPLTs fotoJWCPAO 5451 smallMilitary representatives from 28 countries visited NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Wednesday, 27 May under the framework of the Military Partnership Directorate (MPD) in SHAPE/Mons, Belgium.

Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 15 with ARRC

ARRCTRJR15 WEBSMAThe Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) was recently exercised and certified in a Joint Task Force (JTF) headquarters role.

ARRC Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2015

ARRCTRJR6 thumbIn early May, after months of preparation, several hundred members of Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) will begin exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 15 (TRJR 15) to certify as a NATO Force Structure Joint Task Force (JTF) HQ for land-centered operations.

  1. NRDC-Italy achieved NATO certification as a Joint Task Force HQ
  2. NRDC-Italy’s TRIDENT JAGUAR exercise underway in Stavanger
  3. JWC presents 2014 Military Member of the Year Award
  4. U.S. soldiers receive German Proficiency Badge
  5. Exclusive video interview with SACEUR
  6. TRJL 15: MARCOM’s certification exercise underway in United Kingdom and Norway
  7. SACT Command Sergeant Major visits JWC
  8. JWC conducts TRIDENT JAGUAR 15 (TRJR 15) Incident Development and Scripting Workshops
  9. Secretary of State for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence visits JWC
  10. SOROTAN will challenge NATO against hybrid threats
  11. JWC conducted Crisis Response Planning for TRJE 15
  12. Major General Josef Blotz, Director Operations Division, International Military Staff, visits JWC
  13. Distinguished service awards for JWC staff
  14. MARCOM Commander visits JWC
  15. SMC4 and NCIA Offsite, an example of JWC’s culture in action
  16. Training takes top priority in January
  17. Conference on Civil Protection 2015
  18. More than 760 injections challenged Land Command Headquarters and associated Corps during TRLE 14
  19. Estonian Ambassador to Norway visits JWC
  20. Distinguished Visitors Day at TRIDENT LANCE 14 (TRLE 14)
  21. NATO begins exercise TRIDENT LANCE 14 (TRLE 14)
  22. NATO Senior Mentor Conference 2014
  23. Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 14 concludes
  24. NATO begins Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 14
  25. Maritime crisis response procedures tested in advance of MARCOM exercise TRJL 15
  26. JWC celebrates Day of German Unity
  27. Visit to JWC focuses on Article 5 exercises
  28. JWC welcomes Major General Wolski, bids farewell to Major General Buehler
  29. Scripting Workshop for NATO joint operations exercises TRJE 14 and TRLE 14
  30. Preparations in full swing for exercises TRJE 14 and TRLE 14
  31. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires visits JWC
  32. German Army Chief of Staff visits JWC
  33. JWC welcomes new staff members
  34. U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Roger H. Watkins takes over as JWC’s new Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff
  35. NATO’s top Air Commander visits JWC
  36. Retirement Ceremony held for JWC’s Colonel Carl Giles
  37. “JWC provides a unique opportunity to expose Commanders to NATO Article 5 challenges,” says General Breedlove, SACEUR
  38. NATO’s Investment Committee visits JWC
  39. 26th issue of The Three Swords is now online
  40. JWC and NCST test future capabilities at CWIX 2014
  41. Lieutenant General Bogusław Samol visits JWC
  42. U.S. Secretary of the Army examines comprehensive training at JWC
  43. JWC will conduct NATO TS3 Conference
  44. JWC hosted Rogaland County Emergency Council meeting
  45. Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson, COM IJC, visits JWC
  46. Commander JFC Brunssum visits JWC ISAF training event
  47. Brigadier General Lutz Niemann visits JWC
  48. Defence Attachés accredited to Norway visit JWC
  49. Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 14 video now online
  50. Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 14 begins